Hybrid, In-Person, and Remote: The Return to Office with Matthew Bidwell — Ripple Effect Podcast

Knowledge at Wharton

  • Sep 5, 2023
  • 18:17
  • Full Episode

EPISODE OVERVIEW Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell offers his insight on the future of remote work, saying the last three years has been a surprisingly successful trial run.

PODCAST OVERVIEW Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Topics and questions covered: 00:00 - Introductions 1:03 - Is it surprising that remote work has been so resilient? 4:20 - What has contributed to the success of remote work? 7:21 - Evaluating the costs and benefits of remote work 11:32 - Comparing remote work during the pandemic versus now 14:09 - Considering remote work experiences across cultures

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Brief Summary

Matthew Bidwell discusses the resilience of remote work and its impact on employee preferences and company culture post-pandemic.

Key points

  • The Resilience of Remote Work. Remote work has shown surprising resilience, adapting to new norms post-pandemic.
  • Changing Dynamics of Work. The pandemic has fundamentally changed how we view work and productivity.
  • The Future of Work. Experts discuss the potential for a hybrid work model as the new normal.

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